The Dark Entries Italo drop continues with Garland’s “Heartbeat”. Like the Alex Molo reissue, this is another 1986 dancefloor bomb produced by Claudio Corradini along with Massimo Filippi. Art Déco singer and songwriter Claudio Valente conceived of Garland as an outlet for his more dancefloor-oriented material. Inspired by Valente’s time spent in London seeing Steve Strange (of New Romantic group Visage) DJ at Heaven, “Heartbeat” is an epic Italo number with a heavy New Wave stamp. Déjà vu comes over the listener with melodies evoking Debarge and Bronski Beat, but this passes when the fist-pumping, sing-along-worthy chorus hits. Both the “Song Version” and the “Dance Version” are included on this reissue, with the latter featuring an extended intro and stripped down arrangement. “Heartbeat” was remastered by George Horn. The record is housed in a reproduction of the original sleeve and comes on pink vinyl. Also included is a postcard with lyrics, liner notes, and a photograph. This reissue is dedicated to Claudio Corradini, who sadly passed away in 2021.
credits
released March 10, 2023
Recorded at Novastudio
Mixed at "SANDY'S RECORDING STUDIO"
Sound engineer: SANDY DIAN
Arranged by CLAUDIO CORRADINI
Kevboards: MARCO TODESCO
Remastered by GEORGE HORN at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley 2021
Layout reproduction by ELOISE LEIGH
Cover photo by CARLO CHIAPPONI
PRODUCED BY MASSIMO FILIPPI for MODERN MUSIC
This album is a great sampling of some interesting new wave sounds. I had never heard of any of the artists on this before, but the whole album is great.
You will hear something you haven't before if you listen to this!
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Two dozen globe-spanning tracks compiled by CC:DISCO! with something for everyone: dreamy ambient, rubbery electro-funk, techno, & more. Bandcamp New & Notable May 29, 2021